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SH53 CJU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,296 mi
Last recorded155,296 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 155,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,879 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 146,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sill panals and floors

Fail 5 Nov 2015 42,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sill panals and floors

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracks developed

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,320 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,312 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,378 miles

unable to see large areas underside due to covers

unableto see sills due to covers

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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SH53 CJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH53 CJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH53 CJU registered?

SH53 CJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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